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13 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 'Best Lawyers in Japan' 2025 Edition (10)
TOKYO, Japan, April 19 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Thirteen attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Tokyo office were recognized in the 15th edition of The Best Lawyers in Japan and third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan.
Akihiro Wani is recognized on the "Lawyer of the Year" list for Structured Finance Law. This award is presented to a single lawyer in each practice area and geographic region each edition.
Inclusion in t more PR
27 Human Rights Organizations Ask the UNWGAD to Take Urgent Action on Alaa Abdelfattah (10)
CAIRO, Egypt, April 19 (TNScapv) -- The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies issued the following letter on April 18, 2024, with 26 organizations:
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Dear Members of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention,
We, the undersigned 27 freedom of expression and human rights organisations, are writing regarding the ongoing and arbitrary detention of the British-Egyptian citizen and award-winning writer and activist, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, in Egypt.
In November 2023, our organisa more PR
5 Berkeley Lab Scientists Named American Association for Advancement of Science Fellows (10)
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following article on April 18, 2024:
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Five researchers have been elected into the 2023 class of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has announced their 2023 Fellows, including five scientists from the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). This lifetime honor more PR
A Common Pathway in the Brain That Enables Addictive Drugs to Hijack Natural Reward Processing Has Been Identified by Mount Sinai (10)
NEW YORK, April 19 -- Mount Sinai Hospital issued the following news release:
Mount Sinai researchers, in collaboration with scientists at The Rockefeller University, have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that allows cocaine and morphine to take over natural reward processing systems. Published online in Science on April 18, these findings shed new light on the neural underpinnings of drug addiction and could offer new mechanistic insights to inform basic research, clinical practice, and pote more PR
AACOM Recognizes Award-Winning Leaders and Students at Annual Conference (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 19 -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news release on April 17, 2024:
Today, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) is proud to honor four outstanding individuals during its sold-out annual conference, Educating Leaders 2024.
"Dr. Rita Getz and osteopathic medical students Paul Delgado, Sarah J. Adkins and Saumya Shah serve as exceptional examples of what sets the osteopathic medical educa more PR
ACLS Announces 2024 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellows (10)
NEW YORK, April 19 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release:
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is proud to announce the 2024 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellows (https://www.acls.org/recent-fellows/?_fellow_year=2024&_fellow_program=38351), made possible by the generous support of the Mellon Foundation.
This year, the initiative will support 45 doctoral students in the humanities and interpretive social sciences as they pursue bold a more PR
ACLU VA.: SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA RULING INDICATES VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IS UNLAWFULLY IMPRISONING POTENTIALLY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE FOR TOO LONG (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 19 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Today the Supreme Court of Virginia issued a ruling in Garcia Vasquez v. Dotson finding that the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) unlawfully extended the incarceration of Jose Garcia Vasquez by more than eighteen months by withholding sentence credits that he earned while in prison.
The ruling should pave the way for the early release of other people bei more PR
Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy: U.S. Department of Energy Announces $28 Million to Decarbonize Domestic Iron and Steel Production (10)
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy issued the following news on April 18, 2024:
In support of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $28 million in funding to 13 projects across 9 states to advance zero-process-emission ironmaking and ultra-low life cycle emissions steelmaking. The transformative technologies funded through this program would be the first to meet both emissi more PR
Advocacy in Action: MOAA Members Rally on Capitol Hill (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
Advocates from across the nation brought MOAA's message to Capitol Hill on Wednesday on behalf of not just their fellow MOAA members, but the entire uniformed services community.
That message included an ongoing effort to support combat-injured veterans, helping young servicemembers and their families cover housing costs, and protecting the earned TRICARE For Life benefi more PR
AFB Announces Editorial Transition for Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The American Foundation for the Blind issued the following news release:
After nine years at the helm of AFB's Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB), Sandra Lewis, Ed.D., Florida State University (retired), has expressed her intention to step away from her duties as the journal's editor in chief. Robert Wall Emerson, Ph.D., Western Michigan University, the journal's research editor since 2012, will step into the role in July 2024.
"For over nine years more PR
Aims Community College Board of Trustees Names 2024 Distinguished Fellow (10)
GREELEY, Colorado, April 19 -- Aims Community College issued the following news release:
The Aims Community College Board of Trustees is proud to announce Randy Souther as the 2024 Distinguished Fellow Award winner.
"The Distinguished Fellow Award recognizes exceptional commitment and service to the college. Randy has shown extraordinary passion and energy supporting Aims' public safety programs for many years," said Dr. Leah L. Bornstein, Aims Community College CEO and president. "He has been more PR
Alaa Abd El-Fattah - Follow-Up Letter to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (10)
LONDON, England, April 18 -- English PEN issued the following joint letter on April 17, 2024 with 26 freedom of expression and human rights organisations:
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Dear Members of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention,
We, the undersigned 27 freedom of expression and human rights organisations, are writing regarding the ongoing and arbitrary detention of the British-Egyptian citizen and award-winning writer and activist, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, in Egypt.
In November 2023, our orga more PR
Alliant Energy Honored for Commitment to Veterans (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 19 -- Alliant Energy issued the following news release:
For the second consecutive year, VETS Indexes recognized Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) as a 3 Star Employer. The award recognizes the organization's commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.
"The diligent efforts of Alliant Energy to hire, retain and support veterans and the military-connected community have earned the organization a highl more PR
AMERESCO AWARDED ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACT TO UPGRADE ENERGY EFFICIENCY & MODERNIZE HISTORIC BUILDING IN COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON (10)
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, April 19 -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
FRAMINGHAM, MA and HELENS, OR -- Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced they have been awarded an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) from Columbia County, Oregon. The collaboration aims to make the historic John Gumm more PR
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses: DNPs of Color Founder Recognized for Advocacy (10)
ALISO VIEJO, California, April 19 -- The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses issued the following news release:
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) will present Danielle McCamey, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP, with its AACN Pioneering Spirit Award.
The AACN Pioneering Spirit Award, one of AACN's Visionary Leadership awards, recognizes significant contributions that influence progressive and critical care nursing and relate to the association's mission, vision and values more PR
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses: Michigan Nurse Scientist Honored With National Award (10)
ALISO VIEJO, California, April 19 -- The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses issued the following news release:
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) will present Cynthia Arslanian-Engoren, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FAHA, FNAP, FAAN, with its AACN Pioneering Spirit Award.
The AACN Pioneering Spirit Award, one of AACN's Visionary Leadership awards, recognizes significant contributions that influence progressive and critical care nursing and relate to the association's mission more PR
American Foundation for the Blind: 2024 Helen Keller Achievement Awards Ceremony Celebrates Media Inclusion (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, April 19 -- The American Foundation for the Blind issued the following news release:
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) celebrated this evening the achievements of those champions for inclusion in media and the arts during its annual Helen Keller Achievement Awards held at the Japanese American National Museum in downtown Los Angeles. The evening's honorees - filmmaker Shawn Levy, actor and advocate Marilee Talkington, and Disney's Lucasfilm - were recognized f more PR
Amtrak Publishes Guide for West Baltimore Community Investments Funded by the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news release:
Amtrak has published a new guide and webpage (https://www.amtrak.com/about-amtrak/fdtunnel/community-investment-program.html) detailing the process for plans to invest $50 million in the West Baltimore community throughout construction of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program (FDT Program). This important community investment was identified as a key component of the overall F more PR
ANA Announces 2024 Reggie Award Winners (10)
CARLSBAD, California, April 18 -- The Association of National Advertisers issued the following news release:
A campaign for eBay called "Twiggy Full Circle" has won the top prize at last night's 41st annual ANA REGGIE Awards Gala held at the 2024 ANA Brand Masters Conference.
The REGGIE Awards recognize the best brand, media, and brand activation marketing campaigns of the prior year. Winning organizations must prove their work built brand image while driving specific consumer actions. The Sup more PR
Anheuser-Busch: Stella Artois And First We Feast's Hot Ones Are Turning Up The Heat This Summer (10)
NEW YORK, April 19 -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Today, Stella Artois and First We Feast's HOT ONES(TM), the celebrity talk show and pop culture sensation known for inspiring many of the internet's most viral entertainment moments, officially announce a partnership that's sure to spice up the summer. To kick off this partnership, Hot Ones is releasing a special episode with rapper, actor, and Stella Artois Brand Ambassador, Ludacris, more PR
Arkansas Tech University: Bean, Gunter, Tarver Receive Professor Emeritus Status (10)
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 19 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
Retired Arkansas Tech University faculty members Dr. Linda Bean, Dr. Mary B. Gunter and Dr. H. Micheal Tarver received professor emeritus status from the ATU Board of Trustees during its meeting on Thursday, April 18.
Requirements for professor emeritus status for faculty members who have retired from Arkansas Tech include 15 or more years of consecutive service and nomination by any member of the universit more PR
Auburn: Ag Professor Earns Fellow Status From American Association for the Advancement of Science (10)
AUBURN, Alabama, April 19 (TNSres) -- Auburn University issued the following campus notice:
Longtime Auburn University Professor Beth Guertal has joined the ranks of Thomas Edison, W.E.B. Dubois and Margaret Mead with her election as a fellow to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Guertal is one of 502 scientists, engineers and innovators from academic institutions, laboratories and observatories, hospitals and medical research centers, museums, corporations, nonpro more PR
AWI Awards Grants to Improve Quality of Life for Animals Used in Research (10)
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release:
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is pleased to announce the 2023 winners of the Refinement Research Award, which funds research projects that develop or test novel refinement methods, and the inaugural Implementing Refinement Grant, which funds the purchase of equipment or training meant to improve the welfare of animals used in research.
Since its founding in 1951, AWI has encouraged laboratory personnel more PR
B'nai B'rith Commends U.S. Veto of Motion to Admit Palestinian "State" to U.N. (10)
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- B'nai B'rith International issued the following statement on April 18, 2024:
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B'nai B'rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement:
B'nai B'rith International commends the United States for vetoing an Algerian-sponsored motion at the United Nations Security Council to back the admission of a Palestinian state to the U.N.
There is no Palestinian state to recognize--owing to Palestinian leaders' and terrorist groups more PR
Barden Receives AACN Award for Distinguished Career (10)
ALISO VIEJO, California, April 19 -- The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses issued the following news release:
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) honors Connie Barden, MSN, RN, CCRN, FAAN, with its 2024 Marguerite Rodgers Kinney Award for a Distinguished Career.
Barden receives the award for her leadership and exceptional contributions, which enhance the care of critically ill patients and their families and the nurses who care for them, and further AACN's missio more PR
Belmont Abbey College Awarded Gaston Business Association's 2024 Spirit of the Economy (10)
BELMONT, North Carolina, April 19 -- Belmont Abbey College issued the following news release:
The Gaston Business Association awarded Belmont Abbey College the 2024 Spirit of the Economy award. The Spirit of the Economy award is bestowed upon organizations that have made substantial contributions to the economic development and prosperity of the Gaston County area.
As a regional partner serving local business, the college's numerous degree programs bring needed knowledge and skills to the coun more PR
Berks County Attorney Ann Marie Cucinotta Named Child Advocate of the Year by Pennsylvania Bar Association (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 19 -- The Pennsylvania Bar Association issued the following news release:
The Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Children's Rights Committee has named Berks County attorney Ann Marie Cucinotta, juvenile court hearing officer, Berks County Office of Court Administration, Reading, as its Child Advocate of the Year.
Cucinotta will receive the award at a luncheon ceremony during the committee's Current Issues for Child Advocates training on April 26 at the Pennsylva more PR
BFI Invests 900,000 Pounds National Lottery Funding Over Two Years to Create a BFI Skills Cluster for Wales (10)
LONDON, England, April 19 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release:
The BFI is investing pound sterling900,000 in a BFI Skills Cluster in Wales, which will see Sgil Cymru, in close partnership with Creative Wales and Screen Alliance Wales (SAW), launch the new 'One Stop Shop' thanks to National Lottery good cause funding. It becomes one of seven BFI Skills Cluster across UK nations and regions which seek to work collaboratively with local industry, education and training more PR
Birmingham Newman University Senior Lecturer Awarded Fellowship of Enterprise Educators UK (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- Birmingham Newman University issued the following news:
Ian Fellows, Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and Employability at Birmingham Newman University has been awarded Fellowship of Enterprise Educators UK (EEUK).
Enterprise Educators UK (EEUK) advocates for entrepreneurship education and supports best practices among staff across its member institutions.
EEUK Enables excellence in enterprise and entrepreneurship education, connecting and supporting ent more PR
BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER REAPPOINTED TO BT GROUP LEGAL PANEL (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 19 -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
International law firm BCLP has been reappointed to FTSE 100 BT Group PLC's (BT) legal panel for a three-year term, following a competitive procurement exercise.
BT recently decided to consolidate its roster of preferred firm to a smaller group of principal strategic partners to ensure greater alignment across its global legal needs. The scope of the new panel includes all UK matters and those more PR
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Homeless Funding, Calls for Greater Accountability (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today held a virtual press conference announcing nearly $200 million in new state funds to help move people out of encampments and into housing. Along with this announcement, the Governor also announced new measures that will increase oversight of state homelessness funding to ensure accountability by local jurisdictions.
WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM more PR
California Academy of Sciences: Academy Curator Peter Roopnarine and Planetarium Director Ryan Wyatt Elected Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 19 -- The California Academy of Sciences issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
The California Academy of Sciences is pleased to announce that Curator of Geology Peter Roopnarine, PhD, and Morrison Planetarium Senior Director Ryan Wyatt have been elected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS [https://www.aaas.org/fellows]). This honor recognizes Roopnarine and Wyatt's achievements across disciplines, ranging fr more PR
CalState Poly-Humboldt: 3D Digital Herbarium Recognized for Innovation (10)
ARCATA, California, April 19 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news:
Cal Poly Humboldt's interactive 3D Digital Herbarium won the American Library Association's Best Emerging Technology Application Award.
"This award recognizes the importance of student project-based learning and the impact of collaborative innovation with students, the campus community, and the world. Co-creating new powerful learning environments is a role we are very familiar with; more PR
CalState-Fullerton: Psychology Scholar Discovers Passion for Mental Health Research - 10,000 Miles From Home (10)
FULLERTON, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release:
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Class of 2024 Grad Joshua Bhasera Receives Alumni Association's Outstanding Senior Award
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For psychology grad Joshua Bhasera, his academic quest began in Kadoma, a gold mining town in Zimbabwe where he grew up. His parents later sent him to South Africa for better educational opportunities.
As a young adult, the Cal State Fullerton honors student came to the more PR
Cameron Elementary Education Student, Air Force Veteran Named DaVinci Scholar (10)
LAWTON, Oklahoma, April 19 -- Cameron University issued the following news release:
Cameron University senior Kimberly Scalberg, an elementary education major from Elgin, has been named a DaVinci Scholar by The DaVinci Institute, a private partnership of leaders in higher education across Oklahoma. One of three DaVinci Scholars selected in the state, she will receive a monetary award from The DaVinci Institute in her first year of teaching in Oklahoma.
The DaVinci Scholar award is designed to more PR
Catawba Valley Community College's Christy Lefevers Receives The NCCCS 'Staff Person of the Year' Award (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 19 -- Catawba Valley Community College issued the following news:
It has been an exciting year for Christy Lefevers, CVCC staff member. who was recognized by the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) as the 2024 "Staff Person of the Year".
Currently, Lefevers serves in the roles of Associate Dean for Workforce Connectivity and Director of the Catawba Apprenticeship Network (CAN) at Catawba Valley Community College. Through the years, her previous roles more PR
Charleston County School District: Currie Named STEM Teacher of the Year Through S.C. Coalition for Mathematics and Science (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina, April 19 -- Charleston County School District issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Millibeth Currie, a seventh-grade science teacher and department chair at Moultrie Middle School, was named South Carolina's STEM teacher of the year through the South Carolina Coalition for Mathematics and Science. Currie was recognized in Columbia on STEM Day, April 10, 2024, at the State Capitol and received a $2,500 award.
The purpose of the coalition is to ins more PR
Chavez-DeRemer, Sorensen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Working Families Access Clean Drinking Water (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) joined Rep. Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Reps. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (PR-AL) and Kim Schrier (WA-08), to introduce the bipartisan Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act. This legislation will allow the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to help low-income families pay their water bills, access cl more PR
Cherokee Nation Honors Three Veterans in April (10)
TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, April 19 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news:
The Cherokee Nation honored three veterans with the Medal of Patriotism during the April meeting of the Council of the Cherokee Nation.
Christopher Michael Huitt of Porter and Luke Isaac Brown of Sand Point, Idaho, were recognized by Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs S. Joe Crittende more PR
Cognitive scientist and respected leader Tim McNamara named dean of College of Arts and Science (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 18 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
Vanderbilt University has named Timothy P. McNamara, a visionary leader, trusted peer and mentor, as Ginny and Conner Searcy Dean of the College of Arts and Science. McNamara's appointment for a two-year term, announced by C. Cybele Raver, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, follows McNamara's exemplary service as interim dean since July 2023.
McNamara, whose appointment is effective July 1 pendi more PR
Davidson recognized with Ferguson College of Agriculture Alumni Early Career Achievement Award (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 17 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Jered Davidson of Edmond, Oklahoma, is a recipient of the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture 2024 Alumni Early Career Achievement Award. The Ferguson College Alumni Society Board recognized Davidson for his achievements at the annual Scholarships and Awards Banquet on April 4.
Davidson earned a degree in agricultural economics in 2009 from the Ferguson College. As a student, he served more PR
Deakin University Donor Wins Philanthropy Award (10)
GEELONG, Australia, April 19 -- Deakin University issued the following news release:
Michael's donation was used to establish The Damion Drapac Centre and Damion Drapac Scholarships, aimed at advancing socially inclusive medical education.
Philanthropy Australia is a national peak body that seeks to inspire individuals and businesses to make positive change.
Their annual awards showcase, held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, recognised achievements in philanthropy across categories incl more PR
DGA Announces Date For 2025 DGA Awards Ceremony (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, April 19 -- The Directors Guild of America issued the following news release:
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) announced the confirmed date for the 77th Annual DGA Awards, which will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The ceremony will commemorate the artistry and mastery of directorial craft in 2024, while also celebrating the collaborative teams that bring these visionary works to life.
Further information, including the voting more PR
Discover Boating Boater Safety and Education Video Awarded for Excellence (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release:
Last week, NMMA attended the annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. IBWSS is presented by the National Safe Boating Council in partnership with the US Coast Guard. With its focus on thought leadership, collaboration, and industry excellence, this international summit attracts leaders in recreational boating safety more PR
Discovery Education: Arizona's Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching & Learning With New EdTech Resources (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 19 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Arizona's Apache Junction Unified School District (AJUSD) today announced a new collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery Education supporting innovative teaching and learning in the district. In this new phase of partnership, teachers and students in grades K-12 will receive access to a dynamic new digital resource that brings science more PR
DOE: Biden-Harris Administration Awards First State Funding and Announces Progress on Historic $8.8 Billion Home Energy Rebate Programs to Lower Utility Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on April 18, 2024:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it has approved New York's funding application for the Inflation Reduction Act's Home Energy Rebates and awarded the state an initial $158 million to implement its rebate program to help families save money on energy-efficient electric appliances. This is the first state to have its application approved and to receive funding under this program, more PR
Dr. Robert A. Montgomery Receives the NKF's Prestigious Excellence in Transplantation Award (10)
NEW YORK, April 19 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release:
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) proudly announces that Robert A. Montgomery, MD, DPhil, FACS, is the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Excellence in Transplantation Award. Currently, Dr. Montgomery is the H. Leon Pachter Chairman and Professor of Surgery at New York University (NYU) Langone Health and the Director of the NYU Transplant Institute. This award will be presented to Dr. Montgomery at the ann more PR
EDF Chief Scientist Steven Hamburg Named AAAS Fellow (10)
NEW YORK, April 19 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release:
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has announced its 2023 class of AAAS Fellows, including Steven Hamburg, Chief Scientist of Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). This lifetime honor, which follows a nomination and review process, recognizes scientists, engineers and innovators across 24 disciplinary sections for scientific excellence, fostering trust in the communities they serve an more PR
Faculty awarded for creative, innovative community engagement (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Thirteen Cornell faculty members have received Community-Engaged Practice and Innovation Awards from the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement. The awards, given annually to one person from each of the university's colleges and schools, recognize faculty who have recently developed community-engaged learning, leadership or research activities that create curricular and co-curricular opportunities for students.
"These more PR
Fairfield by Marriott Celebrates 50th Hotel Opening Milestone in Greater China With The Opening of Fairfield by Marriott Chengdu High-Tech Zone (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 19 -- Marriott International issued the following news:
Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, recently announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Chengdu High-Tech Zone, which marks the brand's 50th hotel opening milestone in Greater China. Located close to Guilong Park in Shuangliu District, the 145-room hotel is set to bring an inviting and seamless stay experience for travelers in the new area of Chengdu, the more PR
FCSA in D.C.: Senator Rubio Presented With Charter School Champion Award (10)
MIAMI, Florida, April 19 -- The Florida Charter School Alliance issued the following news release:
Ralph Arza, FCSA's Director of Governmental Affairs, met with Senator Marco Rubio. The two discussed relevant topics related to charter schools nationwide, with a particular focus on Florida. The discussion also focused on the Charter School Program (CSP), the nation's only source of dedicated federal funding to support the creation, expansion, and replication of public charter schools.
Mr. Arza more PR
Four Finalists Selected in MATC Presidential Search (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 19 -- Milwaukee Area Technical College issued the following news:
The Milwaukee Area Technical College District Board has selected four finalists to be the college's next president.
The new president, scheduled to be in place by July 1, will replace President Vicki J. Martin, Ph.D., who is retiring after 10 years in the position and nearly four decades at MATC.
"Identifying the college's next president is critically important for our future as an institution and fo more PR
FSU Indigenous Knowledge Workshop Discusses Challenges in Building Resilient Coastal Communities (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 19 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Anna Prentiss
Florida State University recently hosted "Saving the Planet with Indigenous Knowledge," a free workshop exploring the concept of adaptive resilience for the Florida Gulf's coastal communities, with a focus on the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge.
The event was part of a National Science Foundation Research Coordination Network (RCN)
award project focused on resilient rural infrastructure. more PR
FSU Researchers Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 19 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Kathleen Haughney
Two Florida State University faculty members have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, in recognition of their distinguished contributions to the scientific community.
Professor of Chemistry Michael Shatruk and director of the Center for Integrating Research and Learning Roxanne Hughes have been named to the 2023 class of AAAS Fellows, w more PR
GCU Responds to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona's Inflammatory Comments (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 19 -- Grand Canyon University issued the following news release:
In light of the disturbing and defamatory public comments made by U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona last week during a House Appropriations Committee hearing, Grand Canyon University is providing the following statement.
This response is prefaced with the comment that our disagreements with the Department of Education (ED) are not politically motivated. We are not anti-government and ha more PR
Global Brigades CEO, Co-Founder Dr. Shital Vora to Serve as Marquette University's 2024 Commencement Speaker (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 19 -- Marquette University issued the following news release:
Shital Vora, M.D., CEO and co-founder of Global Brigades, will serve as Marquette University's 2024 undergraduate Commencement speaker, and Peggy Troy, Children's Wisconsin CEO, will speak at the Graduate School and Graduate School of Management ceremony. Both are Marquette alumnae. As part of the university's Commencement ceremonies, Vora and Troy will be presented honorary doctor of humane letters degree more PR
Golf Coaches Association: Finalists Announced for 2024 Byron Nelson Award (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 19 -- The Golf Coaches Association of America issued the following news:
The GCAA, in cooperation with the Salesmanship Club of Dallas, announced that Christo Lamprecht (Georgia Tech), Maxwell Moldovan (Ohio State), and Sam Tandy (Harding) are the finalists for the 2024 Byron Nelson Award. The winner will be announced on May 1 at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Luncheon at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.
Lamprecht will graduate with Honors next month with a bachelor's degre more PR
Governors State Requests 12 Percent Funding Increase From General Assembly (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 19 -- Governors State University issued the following news release:
Citing historic underfunding for Governors State University (GovState), President Cheryl Green asked the state's Higher Education Appropriation committees to consider a 12 percent budget increase for FY25, netting an additional $3.1M over FY24 or a total appropriation of $29 million.
Despite Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed 2 percent increase for higher education for FY25, Dr. Green thanked him for th more PR
Greenberg Traurig Secures Multimillion-Dollar Reversal for Valley Health System in Nevada Case (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 19 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, led by Appeals & Legal Issues Shareholder Kendyl T. Hanks, obtained a multimillion-dollar reversal in an important case for Nevada health care provider Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center. The case, Valley Health Sys., LLC v. Murray, (79658), was decided in the Nevada Supreme Court on March 14, 2024.
After a decade of litigation, the Nevad more PR
Hastings College to Honor Achievements During Celebration of Excellence (10)
HASTINGS, Nebraska, April 19 -- Hastings College issued the following news:
Hastings College students will share research and projects, and the College will honor the high achievements of students and faculty during its annual Celebration of Excellence on Wednesday, April 24. All events are free and open to the public. Additional details can be found at hastings.edu/as. Classes are canceled for the day so students and employees can participate in the events.
Celebration of Excellence opens wit more PR
Hausfeld: Sathya S. Gosselin Awarded 2024 IMLA Amicus Service Award (10)
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Hausfeld, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Today, April 18, the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) will present Hausfeld Partner Sathya S. Gosselin with the organization's distinguished Amicus Service Award for his support of the IMLA Legal Advocacy program in the District of Columbia v. Exxon Mobil Corp. case, which addressed the appropriate home for litigation brought by governmental entities asserting state-law violation more PR
IChemE Announces New Congress Members (10)
MELBOURNE, Australia, April 19 -- The Institution of Chemical Engineers issued the following news release:
The nominations process for Congress, IChemE's member advisory body, has concluded with 10 nominations received for 10 different Congress seats.
There are no contested seats, so Congress will not proceed to ballot stage this year. The successful candidates will take up their positions with effect from the end of IChemE's Annual General Meeting on 11 June 2024.
Chair of Congress, Rob Peel more PR
Illinois Wesleyan University: Drici Named 2025 Kemp Award Winner (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, April 19 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
Professor of Mathematics Zahia Drici was awarded the highest teaching honor at Illinois Wesleyan University on April 17 as the 2025 recipient of the Kemp Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence.
The recipient is selected by a committee of faculty and is based on nominations from colleagues. Supported by the Kemp Foundation, the award recognizes teaching spirit, passion, scholarship and service. more PR
IMLS Acting Director Cyndee Landrum Welcomes Noted Librarian and Archivist Timothy Murray to National Museum and Library Services Board (10)
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Institute of Museum and Library Services issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Acting Director Cyndee Landrum announced today that President Biden has appointed distinguished archivist and librarian Timothy Murray to its National Museum and Library Services Board. He will join the Board at its June 24, 2024, meeting.
"I am honored that we are adding Tim Murray's experience and wisdom to the Board," s more PR
Intergenerational Project From Niagara College and Heidehof Culminates With Industry Award (10)
WELLAND, Ontario, April 19 -- Niagara College issued the following news release:
A one-of-a-kind trailblazing project from Niagara College's School of Community Services and Heidehof - a well-known seniors care community home in St. Catharines - has been recognized with a provincial industry award for its innovative approach to intergenerational learning and social connection.
The project - "A Senior's Freshman Year: The Intergenerational College Experience" - involved 29 first-year students f more PR
Iowa State: American Science Association Honors Iowa State Innovators for Advancing Science (10)
AMES, Iowa, April 19 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is honoring five Iowa State University researchers for their individual contributions to physics, agriculture, chemistry and engineering.
Two of the researchers are also affiliated with the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames National Laboratory, which is operated by Iowa State and located on the university's campus.
The latest class of AAAS Fellows incl more PR
Iris Lopez, Founder of 'Mija, Yes You Can' to Inaugurate Speaker Series at SRSU (10)
ALPINE, Texas, April 19 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news on April 18, 2024:
Iris Lopez, the founder and executive director of El Paso's "Mija, Yes You Can", a non-profit organization, will be the inaugural presenter for Sul Ross State University's "Voices en la Frontera" speaker series.
Lopez will make two presentations on Friday, April 19, at the Espino Conference Center at the Morgan University Center on the SRSU campus in Alpine.
She will speak first at 2 p.m. with a more PR
JDRF Celebrates Research Award Winners and Recognizes Type 1 Diabetes Research Leaders (10)
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- JDRF, a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release:
JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly presented awards to five outstanding leaders in T1D research whose impact has pushed JDRF's mission forward. Award recipients include:
* Linda DiMeglio, M.D. and Moshe Phillip, M.D., co-recipients, George Eisenbarth Award for Type 1 Diabetes Prevention
* Colin Dayan, M.D., more PR
JDRF Presents Dr. Colin Dayan With the 2023 JDRF Rumbough Award (10)
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- JDRF, a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release:
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Award recognizes outstanding efforts in type 1 diabetes research
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JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly announces Colin Dayan, M.D., Ph.D., as the recipient of the 2023 JDRF Rumbough Award in recognition of his remarkable accomplishments in T1D research.
The JDRF David Rumbough Award acknowledges more PR
JDRF Presents Dr. Kirstine Bell With 2023 Dr. Robert Goldstein Award (10)
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- JDRF, a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release:
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Award recognizes outstanding efforts in type 1 diabetes research
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JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly announces Kirstine Bell, Ph.D., as the recipient of the 2023 Dr. Robert Goldstein Award in recognition of her notable contributions to T1D research.
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JDRF Presents Dr. Linda DiMeglio With the 2023 George Eisenbarth Award for Prevention Research (10)
NEW YORK, April 18 (TNSres) -- JDRF, a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release:
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Award recognizes outstanding efforts in type 1 diabetes research
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JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly announces Dr. Linda DiMeglio as co-recipient of the 2023 George Eisenbarth Award for Type 1 Diabetes Prevention in recognition of her leadership in prevention research.
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JDRF Presents Dr. Moshe Phillip With the 2023 George Eisenbarth Award for Prevention Research (10)
NEW YORK, April 18 (TNSres) -- JDRF, a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release:
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Award recognizes outstanding efforts in type 1 diabetes research
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JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly announces Dr. Moshe Phillip as co-recipient of the 2023 George Eisenbarth Award for Type 1 Diabetes Prevention in recognition of his leadership in prevention research.
Named after esteemed resea more PR
JDRF Presents Dr. Viral Shah With the 2023 Mary Tyler Moore and S. Robert Levine, M.D., Excellence in Clinical Research Award (10)
NEW YORK, April 19 (TNSres) -- JDRF, a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release:
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JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly announces Dr. Viral Shah as the recipient of the 2023 Mary Tyler Moore and S. Robert Levine, M.D., Excellence in Clinical Research Award for his leadership and achievements in T1D research.
The a more PR
K-State Researchers Chosen as 2023 AAAS Fellows (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 19 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release:
Kansas State University scientists Alice Boyle, Elizabeth Guertal and Raj Khosla have been selected as members of the 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS, fellows.
Boyle, Guertal and Khosla join 502 scientists, engineers and innovators recognized in the 2023 fellows class for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements.
Boyle, associate professor of more PR
Latina sorority awarded Perkins Prize for dedication to literacy (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The Invincible Iota Chapter of Sigma Lambda Upsilon - also known as Senoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. (SLU) - received the 28th annual James A. Perkins Prize for Interracial and Intercultural Peace and Harmony during a ceremony April 15 at Willard Straight Hall.
Each year, the $5,000 Perkins Prize is awarded to a Cornell program, organization or event making the most significant contribution to furthering the id more PR
LCC Instructor Named Oregon ACTE Postsecondary Professional of the Year (10)
EUGENE, Oregon, April 19 -- Lane Community College issued the following news:
Lane Community College proudly announces that Solomon Singer, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Director, has been honored with the Oregon Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Postsecondary Professional of the Year Award. This prestigious statewide recognition highlights Singer's exceptional contributions to career and technical education (CTE), showcasing his innovation, dedication, and commitm more PR
League of Women Voters: VOTE411 Honored for Government & Associations - Websites & Mobile Sites (10)
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
The League of Women Voters nonpartisan election information tool VOTE411.org announced today that it has been honored for Government & Associations: Websites & Mobile Sites in the 28th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), is the leading international a more PR
Linfield University: Ivan Galicia Sixto Earns Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2024-25 (10)
MCMINNVILLE, Oregon, April 19 (TNSres) -- Linfield University issued the following news:
Linfield University's Ivan Galicia Sixto has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. As a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant, he will support the teaching of English in Peru during the 2024-25 academic year. The Linfield student will earn his bachelor's degree from Linfield in May 2024. He is majoring in Spanish and sec more PR
Magnet Schools of America Recognizes Miami-Dade County Public Schools With Top National Magnet Honor-Superintendent of the Year Award (10)
MIAMI, Florida, April 19 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Superintendent Dr. Jose L. Dotres has been named the 2024 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Superintendent of the Year. The announcement was made during MSA's National Conference held today in New York City.
This annual award recognizes the important work of leadership within school districts to keep magnets a priority in the portfolio of sch more PR
Marquette University to Host Discussion on Creating an Intentional Community at Symposium on Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice, April 23 (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 19 -- Marquette University issued the following news release:
Marquette University will host its fifth annual Symposium on Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice on Tuesday, April 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave. This symposium serves as an "institutional examen," a time to look inwardly at who we are and who we are called to be.
This year's theme is "Building Bridges: Creating an Intentional Community." In a deeply more PR
MAYER BROWN WINS OIL & GAS DEAL OF THE YEAR AT IJGLOBAL AWARDS 2023 FOR ASIA PACIFIC (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 19 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
Mayer Brown has achieved significant success at the IJGlobal Awards 2023 for Asia Pacific, winning the "Oil & Gas Deal of the Year - LNG Terminal" award for advising on Hong Kong's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal.
Mayer Brown advised the project developer, Hong Kong LNG Terminal Limited (HKLTL), a joint venture between Castle Peak Power Company Limited (CAPCO) and The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. (HK E more PR
Mercer University: Professor Recognized for Teaching Innovations Inside and Outside the Classroom (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 -- Mercer University issued the following news:
A Mercer University professor is being recognized for her innovative teaching techniques that allow students to apply their knowledge in engaging and fun ways. Dr. Briana Stenard, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship in the School of Business, is this year's recipient of the Innovations in Teaching Award.
The award annually recognizes the efforts of a Mercer undergraduate faculty member who successful more PR
Mesa Community College: NXP Semiconductors Establishes Scholarships for Students at Two Valley Community Colleges (10)
MESA, Arizona, April 19 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release:
NXP Semiconductors donates $100,000 to provide scholarships and establish an endowment for Automated Industrial Technology (AIT) students at Mesa Community College and Estrella Mountain Community College.
Based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, NXP has a strong, decades-long history in Arizona, and most recently opened its newest fabrication site in Chandler in 2020. The 150 mm (6-inch) Gallium Nitride (GaN) fab in C more PR
Mich. Economic Development Corp.: Historic Michigan Lighthouse Awarded $60,000 Lighthouse Preservation Grant (10)
LANSING, Michigan, April 19 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
The historic South Pier Inner Light in Grand Haven, Michigan, will receive repairs from the City of Grand Haven with the help of a $60,000 Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program (MLAP) grant from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.
"Michigan's lighthouses are irreplaceable cultural icons th more PR
Milligan Students Honored at Awards Convocation (10)
MILLIGAN, Tennessee, April 19 -- Milligan College issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Milligan University held its annual Awards Convocation today, Thursday, April 21, to celebrate many of the university's students and their accomplishments. The faculty and administration announced nearly 100 awards and scholarships during this year's ceremony.
Evan Magness, of Johnson City, Tennessee, received Milligan's most distinguished student honor, the Ivor Jones Outstanding Senior Awar more PR
MSU Sets New Records With MAB Excellence in Broadcasting Awards (10)
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 19 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news:
Mississippi State claimed numerous honors at the recent Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Excellence in Broadcasting Awards, with the University Television Center taking a record 11 first place awards and its fourth consecutive Achievement Award.
The UTC, recognized in many categories, received the Achievement Award in the noncommercial TV division and is the only organization to have won the awa more PR
Museum of Science, Boston to Honor Senator Edward Markey, Healey Administration for Climate Advocacy at Stars of STEM Gala (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 19 -- The Museum of Science, Boston, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
As part of its Year of the Earthshot, the Museum of Science, Boston will celebrate the Commonwealth's environmental leadership at its annual Stars of STEM gala, held on Friday, May 3. The Museum will honor Senator Edward Markey with its President's Award for his work on the Green New Deal and will also recognize the Healey Administration for its leadership in the climate space. more PR
N.C. A.G. Stein: North Carolina Has Received $220 Million in FY 23-24 to Fight Opioid Crisis (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 19 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Attorney General Josh Stein announced that as of this week, North Carolina has received $220,244,633 this fiscal year (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024) from settlements his office won against companies that helped create and fuel the opioid crisis. Including past fiscal years, North Carolina state and local governments have received $335,831,860 in all.
"Every cen more PR
N.J. Education Dept. Awards $9.6 Million in Grants to Assist Students With Disabilities Transition From School to Adult Life (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 19 -- The New Jersey Department of Education issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Governor Phil Murphy and Acting Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Kevin Dehmer today announced $9.6 million in grant awards to fund programs that help students with disabilities ages 18-21 successfully transition from school to adult life in the community.
The Maximizing Post-School Outcomes for Students with Disabilities grant is designed to more PR
NABJ Remembers Sarah-Ann Shaw: NABJ Pillar & Boston's First Black Woman TV Reporter (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The National Association of Black Journalists issued the following news:
In the early days of NABJ, Sarah-Ann Shaw was among the brave group of journalists and communicators working tirelessly behind the scenes to create an organization that would serve as a voice and advocate for Black journalists nationwide. And while she passed away on March 21 at the age of 90, her work as one of the pillars of NABJ will forever live on.
According to Co-founder Allison Davis, while more PR
NAMA Announces 2024 Industry Awards Honorees (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association issued the following news release:
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced the 2024 NAMA Industry Awards honorees:
* Jim Brinton, President, Evergreen Refreshments, is the 2024 NAMA Industry Person of the Year.
* American Food & Vending is the 2024 NAMA Operator of the Year.
* Vistar is the 2024 NAMA Allied Member of the Year.
"It is clear that these honorees lead with passion, vision, a more PR
National Science Board: Two Intrepid Kentuckians and an Organization for Inventors Earn the Science and Society Award (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 19 -- The National Science Board issued the following news:
The National Science Board is thrilled to recognize a pair of innovators and an organization dedicated to inventors for their extraordinary efforts to increase participation and diversity in the science and engineering fields and honor and support inventors, respectively.
The Board chose Sheri McGuffin and Eric Wooldridge for their successful effort to support and encourage people in Kentucky to join the ST more PR
Nationwide Honors Innovators Behind 55 Patents ... and Counting (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 19 -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news:
By Kevin Kemper
"Invention is the most important product of man's creative brain," wrote Nikola Tesla, the renowned American inventor, electrical engineer and futurist. "The ultimate purpose is the complete mastery over the material world, the harnessing of human nature to human needs."
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services mutual, may not be the first company that jumps to mind when thinki more PR
NAU Receives Award for Innovative Study Abroad Program That Increases Access to International Opportunities (10)
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 19 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news:
For the second time, NAU has received a national award recognizing its innovative approach to study abroad.
The university was selected for the 2024 IIE (Institute for International Education) Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education, in the category Widening Access for International Education, for its Global Citizen Project Scholars (GCPS) program.
GCPS is a collaboration between E more PR
Nga Aho Recognized as RAIC International Prize Recipient for 2024 (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, April 19 -- The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada issued the following news release:
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is proud to announce that Nga Aho, a national network of Maori design professionals based in Aotearoa (New Zealand), has been selected to receive the prestigious 2024 RAIC International Prize. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional talent and hard work that Nga Aho has brought to the International and Canadian architectural co more PR
NIRBY Wins $50,000 Perlman Grand Prize in Startup Challenge Presented by Venture Lab at the UPenn-Wharton School (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
The University of Pennsylvania's Venture Lab is pleased to announce the winner of its annual Startup Challenge: Nirby, founded by Piotr Lazarek SEAS'25 W'25. Nirby is a real-time soil analytics and farmland management tool for large agricultural enterprises, leveraging satellite data and proprietary drone systems to deliver actionable insights within minut more PR
NLADA Mourns the Passing of Antone 'Gerry' Singsen (10)
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Legal Aid and Defender Association issued the following news release:
The National Legal Aid & Defender Association joins the legal community in mourning the loss of Antone "Gerry" Singsen. Mr. Singsen died March 4, and on that day, the civil legal aid community lost a giant. A memorial service to celebrate Gerry's extraordinary life was held Saturday, March 16. Countless advocates joined the livestream.
Mr. Singsen lived a life committed to serving others more PR
Nurturing Student Curiosity on Earth Day & Beyond With Resources From Discovery Education (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 19 (TNSres) -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release:
Discovery Education--the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital resources nurture student curiosity and drive deeper engagement in instruction--presents educators a wide array of new, free digital resources designed to nurture student curiosity about the natural world on Earth Day and beyond.
The Earth Day resources from Discovery Educ more PR
Oregon School Boards Association: Former Redmond, Beaverton Superintendent Earns First COSA Lifetime Achievement Award (10)
SALEM, Oregon, April 19 -- The Oregon School Boards Association issued the following news:
The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators has awarded Jerome "Jerry" Colonna its 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Colonna is the award's first recipient, and it will be named the COSA Jerome Colonna Lifetime Achievement Award.
Colonna is a former superintendent of the Redmond and Beaverton school districts and a former member of the Oregon State Board of Education.
He was named the 2001 Oregon Supe more PR
OSU hosts record-setting Undergraduate Research Symposium (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
At Oklahoma State University, students explore diverse fields from music to accounting and biochemistry to architecture, driving impactful research that begins in the classroom.
As a land-grant institution, OSU empowers undergraduates to embark on journeys of exploration, shaping the future of society. This week, that research was on display at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
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OU Announces Campus Award Recipients for Spring 2024 (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 19 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release:
More than 100 University of Oklahoma students have been selected as Spring 2024 Campus Awards recipients. The students were acknowledged for their exceptional achievements in scholarship, honors, awards, leadership and service in and outside the classroom. Recipients were honored by fellow students, parents, family, special guests, the Board of Regents and OU President Joseph Harroz Jr.
The awards give more PR
OverDrive Adds Books+Publishing Reviews for Library & School Digital Catalogs (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, April 19 -- OverDrive, a company that says it delivers a digital catalog of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and other content through apps, issued the following news release:
OverDrive Australia and Books+Publishing have announced an agreement to add Books+Publishing's back catalogue of book reviews to OverDrive Marketplace and its popular library reading app, Libby. The reviews will be freely available to librarians as they perform collection development duties, and readers as more PR
Park University Recognizes 2023-24 Academic Achievements at Annual Honors Convocation (10)
PARKVILLE, Missouri, April 19 -- Park University issued the following news:
Park University students, faculty and staff were recognized for their exceptional scholarly efforts from the 2023-24 academic year as part of the University's annual Honors Convocation held on April 17 on the flagship Parkville Campus. The University acknowledged outstanding students, faculty and staff with a variety of special awards, in addition to a number of departmental academic honors.
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PNM Receives Prestigious Award From APS Education Foundation Outstanding Corporate Partner Award for 2024 (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 19 -- PNM, an electricity provider in New Mexico, issued the following news release:
Recently, the Albuquerque Public Schools' Education, Foundation (APSEF) named PNM as their Outstanding Corporate Partner for 2024.
Each year, PNM employees volunteer hundreds of hours, giving back to the community and supporting the causes they are enthusiastic about. Many of those hours are spent at APS locations.
Not only do PNM employees give their time, but when they donate more PR
Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award to Research Context Sensitive Fuzzing for Networked Systems (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, April 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Despite advances in cybersecurity, even the most protected networks are vulnerable to cyberattacks due to software bugs or security flaws. Though vulnerability detection methods such as fuzzing can detect bugs, these methods have some limitations. Endadul Hoque, assistant professor in electrical engineering and computer science in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has made significant progress research more PR
Rep. Spanberger Honors Baron Braswell & Gwendolyn Martinez at U.S. Capitol for Their Annual Baron P. 'Deuce' Braswell Run Against Teen Violence (10)
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger yesterday presented Baron Braswell and Gwendolyn Martinez -- the parents of Baron P. "Deuce" Braswell II -- with the "Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for Public Awareness" for their work to prevent teen violence in Virginia through the "Baron P. 'Deuce' Braswell Run Against Teen Violence."
The Baron P. "Deuce" Braswell Run Against Teen Violence -- now in its 19 more PR
Rep. Williams Applauds Multi-Billion Dollar Chips & Science Act Award to Micron (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, April 19 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following statement on April 17, 2024:
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Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that over $6,000,000,000 was awarded to Micron in a preliminary agreement under the Chips & Science Act to build the largest leading-edge memory semiconductor fabrication facility in America:
"Here we go! Now we just need the permits to start shoveling and building our futu more PR
Researcher, ACNP Advocate Kleinpell Receives AACN Award (10)
ALISO VIEJO, California, April 19 -- The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses issued the following news release:
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) will present Ruth Kleinpell, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, FAANP, MCCM, with its AACN Pioneering Spirit Award.
The AACN Pioneering Spirit Award, one of AACN's Visionary Leadership awards, recognizes significant contributions that influence progressive and critical care nursing and relate to the association's mission, vision and v more PR
Rimini Street Honored With Two Prestigious Stevie 2024 Awards in the Category of Customer Service (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 19 -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release:
Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, products and services, the leading third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP software, and a Salesforce and AWS partner, has been named a multiple award-winning honoree in the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.
A standout amongst more PR
Rochester Institute of Technology: New Microplastics Research Hub Aims to Unravel Health Impact in Changing Climate (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, April 19 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
A new Rochester-based research center will study the lifecycle of microplastics, including its origin as plastic waste, distribution, and movement in the Great Lakes freshwater ecosystem. The research will also focus on how climate change could intensify the environmental and health threats posed by microplastics.
The Lake Ontario Center for Microplastics and Human Health in a Changin more PR
Rutgers: News From the Board of Governors - April 2024 (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 19 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Nir Eyal Named First Bergen Chair in Biomedical Ethics
The Rutgers Board of Governors appointed Nir Eyal, a bioethicist whose renowned work in population-level bioethics focuses on health inequalities, health promotion, and research ethics, as the first holder of the Dr. and Mrs. Stanley S. Bergen Jr. Chair in Biomedical Ethics.
In his research, Eyal, director of the Center for Population-Level Bioethi more PR
Safe Alliance Honors Baker Donelson's Bill Starr for Pro Bono Efforts on Behalf of Victims of Domestic Violence (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 19 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
William "Bill" M. Starr of the national law firm Baker Donelson has been recognized by Safe Alliance with the Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award for his pro bono work assisting victims of domestic violence.
Safe Alliance is a Charlotte-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing hope and healing for those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault through a variety of programs and servi more PR
Samford Professor Receives Organic Syntheses Grant to Fund Chemistry Research Project (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 19 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
Dale Wilger, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences, has mentored students through his research projects since 2015. In that time, students and Wilger developed an organic reaction that synthesizes a molecule known as an indenone.
"Many different research groups have developed indenone syntheses in the past because these molecules are of more PR
Samford University: Brock School of Business Announces 2024 Faculty Awards (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 19 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
On Friday, April 12, Samford University's Brock School of Business announced its faculty award recipients during its 60th annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony. Each year, the school recognizes faculty members for excellence in the areas of teaching, research and scholarship, and service to the school. The awardees are selected by their faculty colleagues.
"The best measure of a great business school is the more PR
Samford University: Brock School of Business Distributes 2024 Scholarships and Awards (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 19 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
In April, Samford University Brock School of Business hosted several awards ceremonies recognizing the hard work of its students.
During the 60th annual Scholarships and Awards Ceremony held on Friday, April 12, more than $230,000 in scholarships were awarded to deserving business students to apply to tuition for the 2024-25 academic year. Four faculty members were also recognized for excellence in teaching, more PR
SAS Recognizes Global Partner Award Winners (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 19 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
SAS, a leader in data and AI, announced the winners of its 2024 Partner of the Year Awards on Tuesday. The awards celebrate SAS Partners whose dedication to excellence and innovation delivered superior value for customers over the last year. SAS and its vibrant partner ecosystem deliver, codevelop and implement cutting-edge software to end users across geographie more PR
Sean O'Brien Named UTC Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Safety and Police Chief (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 19 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news:
Sean O'Brien, a decorated police officer with 24 years of law enforcement experience, has been selected as the new University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Safety and UTC Police Chief. O'Brien, who has worked for the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) since 2007, will join UTC effective May 1, 2024.
In a related move, Matt Holzmacher has been appoi more PR
Singer Jordin Sparks Performs and Rep. Frankel and Rep. Hudson Honored at Global Down Syndrome Foundation's May 9th AcceptAbility Gala in DC (10)
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- The Global Down Syndrome Foundation issued the following news release:
The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is honoring Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-FL) and Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC), who will receive the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Awards for their work in support for those with Down syndrome, during its annual AcceptAbility Gala. The gala is an inspiring fundraiser event taking place at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC on May 9th that more PR
Society of Actuaries Announces Inaugural Spotlight Societal Purpose Award (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 19 -- The Society of Actuaries issued the following news release:
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) is proud to announce the introduction of its inaugural Spotlight Societal Purpose Award, recognizing the extraordinary contributions of SOA members, candidates, affiliate members, and employers who are leaders in championing community involvement for positive purpose.
The SOA's launch of the Spotlight Societal Purpose Award aligns with the SOA's mission to empower the world more PR
Society of Professional Journalists: Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 Winners Announced (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 19 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news:
The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 2 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners.
SPJ's Region 2 comprises Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions.
National winners will be notified in the late spring.
M more PR
South Dakota Mines Freshman Wins Braun Award With Free Patent Application and $5,000 (10)
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, April 19 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release:
Merek Ranstrom, a freshman mechanical engineering major at South Dakota Mines, has won the Braun Award.
The Ann and Dave Braun Student Inventor Award includes $5,000 in cash and a free patent application from McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC or Goodhue, Coleman, & Owens, P.C. This award was established to recognize a South Dakota Mines student who has made a significant discover more PR
Squire Patton Boggs: Los Angeles Business Journal Names Adam Fox to 'Top 100 Lawyers List' (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, April 19 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news:
The Los Angeles Business Journal has named Squire Patton Boggs litigation partner Adam Fox, to its "Top 100 Lawyers" list, which recognizes the finest attorneys in the region who represent and impact the local business community with their ongoing efforts as outstanding legal professionals.
With more than 25 years of legal experience, Adam has tried cases to verdict throughout the country, and even more PR
SRP Presidents' Volunteer Spirit Awards Honors Employees for Restoring Natural Areas, Empowering Youth, Fundraising for Local Non-Profits and More (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 19 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news:
SRP volunteers understand the significant commitment required to help local nonprofits thrive, which is why they continue to invest their time, hearts, and creativity to make a difference through their volunteering work. This year, three Salt River Project (SRP) employees and one retiree have earned the 2023 SRP Presidents' Volunteer Spirit Award for their exceptiona more PR
Students Awarded $10K to Document, 'Uplift Voices' of Those Impacted by Climate Change (10)
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 19 -- Clark University issued the following news:
A group of Clark students have received a $10,000 Projects for Peace award to document the experiences of young people in Central Mexico as they deal with the impacts and uncertainty of climate change.
The project team includes four undergraduate students -- Angel Rojas '25 (project director), Abby Rhodes '24, Aidan Hilaire '26, and Zeke Fairley '25 -- who will serve as the on-the-ground documentary team, as well more PR
Texas A&M: Three Industry Leaders Join Aerospace Engineering Advisory Board (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 19 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Felysha Walker
The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University welcomes three new members to its Aerospace Engineering Advisory Board: Whitney Holt '01, Stephanie Muniz Murphy '00 and William (Bill) R. Wheeler '70.
Whitney Holt '01
Whitney Holt is a Product Development Team Lead at Gulfstream Aerospace. She supports their Lab Test organization with a testing strateg more PR
Texas Education Agency: Highest Ranking Graduate (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, April 19 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on April 18, 2024:
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Subject: Highest Ranking Graduate
Category: Tuition Waiver
Next Steps: Share with principal and/or lead counselor
In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), Sec.54.301, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) provides an opportunity for each public and accredited non-public high school in Texas to identify a student to award a "Highest Ranking Graduate" cer more PR
Texas State, Austin Community College Launch Ambitious 'Bats to Cats' Guaranteed Transfer Program (10)
SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 19 -- Texas State University issued the following news release:
Texas State University and Austin Community College District have partnered on a new "Bats to Cats" guaranteed transfer program to provide a clear path to both an associate and bachelor's degree for students beginning at ACC and completing at TXST.
Bats to Cats participants will benefit from targeted, personalized support and early efforts to support belonging across institutions, which will help them save more PR
The 6th Annual George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards to Celebrate Exceptional Individuals Driving Positive Change (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 -- Points of Light, a nonprofit organization that says it inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
The transformative power of voluntary service will take center stage as The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards celebrates its sixth year honoring individuals who make a significant impact through contributions to community and expanding opportunities for others. The event, chair more PR
The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest Returns to Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts With Focus on Music for Film and TV Animation, May 14-21 (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, April 19 -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Foundation issued the following news on April 18, 2024:
The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest returns for a second year to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts from May 14-21. This year's Fest, which is geared to aspiring musical theatre writers, will focus on music for film and TV animation, and features award-winning composers and top executives from film and TV animation studios. more PR
The Cleveland Museum of Art Announces $8 Million in Gifts for Lobby Renovation (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 19 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release:
The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) announces gifts totaling $8 million to renovate the Horace Kelley Art Foundation North Lobby and the Susan M. Kaesgen Education Gallery and Lobby, the museum's main entrance on East Boulevard and the lobby area of the museum's lower level. Funding for this capital project was spearheaded by board chair Ellen Stirn Mavec, through a leadership challenge gift from The Kelvi more PR
Three honored for innovation, entrepreneurial excellence (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 18 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
From left to right, Mark Bakken, James Dahlberg, and Dorri McWhorter are recipients of the 2024 Chancellor's Entrepreneurial Achievement Award.
This week, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of the Chancellor, in partnership with the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, recognized Mark Bakken, James Dahlberg, and Dorri McWhorter as recipients of the 2024 Chancellor's Entrepreneu more PR
Three Rochester Faculty Join Ranks of AAAS Fellows (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, April 19 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news:
Three University of Rochester faculty members have been elected as 2023 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS):
- Gilbert (Rip) Collins for "distinguished contributions to Condensed Matter Physics, particularly for his seminal groundbreaking work in high energy density science of matter at extreme pressures."
- Douglas Portman for "distinguished contributions to the field more PR
Three Students at Missouri School of Journalism Score Top 10 Finishes in Hearst Journalism Awards (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 19 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release:
Three students at the Missouri School of Journalism have earned top ten finishes in recent Hearst Journalism Awards competitions, adding to a growing number of honors from the prestigious program to Mizzou journalism students.
In the Television News Competition, senior John Murphy earned third place -- which comes with a $1,500 award -- while junior Hunter Walterman won eighth p more PR
Three UC Santa Cruz Faculty Members Named 2023 AAAS Fellows (10)
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
By Mike Pena and Allison Arteaga Soergel
Three UC Santa Cruz faculty members have been named 2023 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals.
They are Diane Gifford-Gonzalez, emerita distinguished research professor of anthropology; longtime more PR
Trent University and Broadview Press Announce New Agreement to Expand Publishing and Educational Opportunities (10)
PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, April 19 -- Trent University issued the following news release:
Trent University and Peterborough-based Broadview Press have announced a new agreement that will provide more publishing opportunities for Trent faculty, give students real-world publishing experience, and create a new academic prize to be awarded every year for scholarly work in the humanities or social sciences.
The 10-year agreement, which takes effect June 1, 2024, was signed at a special event at Broadv more PR
Trinity Students Revive Model United Nations Club After COVID (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 19 -- Trinity College issued the following news:
Through their persistent efforts, Trinity students have revived the College's Model United Nations Club after it was dormant for several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The club's recent success at conferences can be attributed to the hard work of a determined group of student leaders. The current president, Alexandra Torres '26, helped bring Trinity's Model UN back to life by recruiting a brand new team and re-f more PR
Trust for Public Land Honors Conservation Leaders and Advocates for Outdoors for All Act During Annual 'Day on the Hill' (10)
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release:
April 16th and 17th, Trust for Public Land's (TPL) board members and volunteers convened in the U.S. Capitol for the annual "Day on the Hill" event, as part of the TPL's 2024 efforts to advocate for the joys and benefits of America's outdoors. During their visit, TPL leaders met with legislators to highlight the vital connection between the outdoors and health, climate, community, and equity and champion the Se more PR
Two Rollins Faculty Elected to American Association for the Advancement of Science (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 -- Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Earlier today, Amita Manatunga, PhD, and Kathryn Yount, PhD, were elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals. They are among 502 new inductees this year, including 10 faculty selected across Emory University.
Induction into AAAS is a career hig more PR
Two UChicago Scholars Elected as 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news:
Two members of the University of Chicago faculty have been elected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.
Profs. Guangbin Dong and Benoit Roux have made breakthroughs in organic synthetic chemistry and biophysics. They join the 2023 class, announced April 18, which includes scientists, engineers and innovato more PR
Two UW Researchers Named AAAS Fellows (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release:
Two University of Washington researchers have been named AAAS Fellows, according to an April 18 announcement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are among 502 newly elected fellows from around the world, who are recognized for their "scientifically and socially distinguished achievements" in science and engineering.
A tradition dating back to 1874, election as more PR
U of I Biology Professor Named 2023 AAAS Fellow (10)
MOSCOW, Idaho, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release:
University of Idaho Professor Adam Jones has been named a 2023 fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
According to information provided by AAAS, the national honor recognizes Jones for his "distinguished contributions to the field of evolutionary biology, particularly for advancing the theory and quantification of sexual selection and the evolution of the genetic ar more PR
U-M engineering professor receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 18 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
The national award recognizes the importance of immigrants and their descendents to US economic and social vitality
Kamal Sarabandi, U-M professor of electrical engineering and computer science, has been awarded an Ellis Island Medal of Honor to recognize his extraordinary contributions in electrical engineering, and as an immigrant to the United States. Image credit: Sina Sarabandi
Radar technology trailbl more PR
UC-Riverside: Solving Antibiotic and Pesticide Resistance With Infectious Worms (10)
RIVERSIDE, California, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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UCR scientist wins $1.9 million to decode nematodes' attack strategies
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To study how parasites evolve to break the defenses of their hosts, the National Institutes of Health has granted UC Riverside nematologist Simon "Niels" Groen a $1.9 million Outstanding Investigator Award.
Roundworm parasites infect humans, livestock, and crop plants. Insights into why certain more PR
UH Manoa Senior Daniel Arakawa Selected as Truman Scholar, Eyes Federal Judiciary (10)
MANOA, Hawaii, April 18 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release:
A University of Hawaii at Manoa senior majoring in political science and sociology was named a Truman Scholar-the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders in the United States--and is the only recipient from Hawaii this year.
Daniel Arakawa, a graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapalama (KS Kapalama) and native of Kane'ohe, hopes to become an assistant United States attorney more PR
UMass-Lowell: Tyngsborough High-Schooler Named State's Top Cool Science Contest Winner (10)
LOWELL, Massachusetts, April 19 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release:
Kaylin Oakes, a sophomore from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, whose art is teaching people about the climate crisis, is the top winner in the state's division of UMass Lowell's Cool Science Contest. The competition asks K-12 students to create illustrations that depict the science behind extreme weather, then shares the artwork on transit buses to educate the public.
As the state' more PR
Unite: Warning of Empty Shelves at Morrisons as Cheshire and Wakefield Logistics Workers Could Strike Over Pensions (10)
LONDON, England, April 19 -- Unite, an industry-based union, issued the following news:
Hundreds of workers for the supermarket chain Morrisons could be heading to the picket line after their employer forced through changes to their pensions that will leave them worse off by around pound sterling500 a year.
Approximately 1,000 Unite members working as warehouse stock controllers, cooks, canteen staff, and administrators are being balloted for strike action to protect their pensions and take ho more PR
University and College Union: Staff at Myerscough College Win Pay Rise of Up to 12.8% (10)
LONDON, England, April 19 -- The University and College Union issued the following news:
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Workers at Myerscough College, in Lancashire, have won a huge pay rise following strike action and talks at Acas.
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UCU members at Myerscough only won recognition at the college last year making this year the first time it has had to bargain with the union. UCU said the pay deal is the best staff have seen in years, showing the importance of unionising.
The full pay deal:
* 6.5% backdated fro more PR
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg: Award for Excellence in Teaching (10)
BAVARIA, Germany, April 19 -- The University of Erlangen-Nuremberg issued the following news:
The Bavarian Ministry of Science and the Arts awards the Prize for Excellence in Teaching in recognition of outstanding dedication and teaching of an excellent quality. This year, 20 lecturers were recognized for their achievements including Dr. Jennifer Munkert from the Division of Pharmaceutical Biology (Department of Biology) and Dr.-Ing. Marcel Bartz from the Chair of Engineering Design (Department more PR
University of Exeter: Climate Change and Chemical Exposure Damage Newborns' Hearts (10)
EXETER, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news:
The complex interplay of rising temperatures and exposure to polluting compounds and chemicals can damage children's hearts, experts have warned.
Experts at the University of Exeter have contributed to a new statement from the American Heart Association (AHA). The statement explores the impacts of global warming, maternal heat exposure, airborne pollutants, lead, endocrine-disrupting compounds, and exposu more PR
University of Houston: Kaushik Rajashekara Elected International Fellow of the Engineering Academy of Japan (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 19 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
By Laurie Fickman
Kaushik Rajashekara, Distinguished Professor of Engineering at the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering, continues to receive recognition and awards on a global scale. The man who ushered in the era of electric cars, working on the General Motors EV1 in 1995 when he was a Technical Fellow there, has been elected an International Fellow of the Engineering Academy of Japan, recognize more PR
University of Nebraska Medical Center: Former Sen. John Stinner, Others Recognized at BHECN Awards Dinner (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, April 19 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release:
As leader of the Nebraska Legislature's budget-writing Appropriations Committee, former Sen. John Stinner held a uniquely powerful post that allowed him to help direct how state tax dollars were invested.
In that role, the lawmaker from Gering proved to be a powerful champion for behavioral health, said Erin Schneider, EdD, deputy director of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebra more PR
University of Newcastle: Earth Sciences Expert Professor Frisia Cements Global Standing (10)
CALLAGHAN, Australia, April 19 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news:
Professor Silvia Frisia has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Jean Baptiste Lamarck Medal for her highly significant contribution to the field of carbonate sedimentology, applied particularly to palaeoclimate science - the study of ancient climates.
A highly coveted award, the European Geoscience Union's Jean Baptiste Lamarck Medal honours scientists who have achieved exceptional international standing in more PR
University of Northern Iowa Students Receive 2024 Student Leadership Awards (10)
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, April 19 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release:
Each spring the University of Northern Iowa recognizes outstanding leaders through a series of awards presented to students and student organizations. Among the awards presented at the annual ceremony, the Office of the Dean of Students recognizes students who earn the Dr. Sue Follon Scholarship, the Beverly Funk Barnes Student Excellence Award, Outstanding Student Leaders Award and Servant Leaders more PR
University of Oklahoma: No More Pain - Study Evaluates No-Pain Exercise To Help Peripheral Artery Disease Patients (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release:
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University of Oklahoma Health Sciences researcher receives $2.4 million National Institutes of Health grant to study revolutionary new exercise regimen for peripheral artery disease patients.
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Pain-free movement is something that many of us take for granted. But for patients with peripheral artery disease, or PAD, merely walking a block or two can mean disabling leg pain -- pain th more PR
University of Olivet: Student Life Awards Presented (10)
OLIVET, Michigan, April 19 -- The University of Olivet issued the following news:
Students, faculty and staff were honored on April 19 during the annual Student Life Awards ceremony at The University of Olivet. Honorees were recognized for their commitment to extracurricular activities. Congratulations to this year's Student Life Award winners.
Multicultural Academic Achievement & Leadership Award
Darren McLeod
Gweneth Lyczynski
Jamie Stiver
Kaitlin Dyer
Greek Society Academic Achievement more PR
University of Texas-Austin: 11 Faculty Members Elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
Eleven faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin, including leading artificial intelligence and quantum research experts, have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest general scientific society.
The honor recognizes important contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics -- including pione more PR
University of Wurzburg: ERC Advanced Grant - 2.5 Million Euros for Isabel Roditi (10)
WURZBURG, Germany, April 19 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release:
Professor Isabel Roditi from the University of Bern is a renowned expert on trypanosomes, the pathogens that cause African sleeping sickness. She is currently hoping to prove that these parasites do not spread randomly in their host organisms, but navigate from organ to organ in a targeted manner. If this is true, it would be the very first known example of targeted parasite migration. This could provid more PR
US SPACE FORCE EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH L3HARRIS TO ENHANCE SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS (10)
MELBOURNE, Florida, April 19 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release:
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has received an award of option year five of the Maintenance Of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) program. The contract, worth up to $187 million from the U.S. Space Force, continues the modernization and sustainment of critical space infrastructure enabling th more PR
USCA Faculty Recognized for Their Commitment to Student Success During Celebration of Excellence Event (10)
AIKEN, South Carolina, April 19 -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news:
The University of South Carolina Aiken celebrated excellence in faculty teaching, advising, scholarship, and service during its annual Celebration of Excellence event on April 15 in the university's Etherredge Center.
Top award recipients included those faculty recognized for excellence in teaching, part-time teaching, advising, scholarly achievement, university service, and community more PR
Va. Education Dept.: Blacksburg Teacher Named 2025 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 19 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release:
Candace Nichole Carrier, a career and technical education - agricultural education teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools' Blacksburg High School, has been named the 2025 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year (Region 6) by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Carrier has been a teacher and a mentor for 20 years.
"Mrs. Carrier provides hands-on opportunities for students to learn more PR
Va. Education Dept.: Marion Teacher Named 2025 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 19 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release:
Andy Holmes, a band director at Smyth County Public Schools' Marion Senior High School and Marion Middle School, has been named the 2025 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year (Region 7) by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Holmes has been a teacher and a mentor for two years.
"Mr. Holmes has transformed the band program into a vibrant part of both Marion Middle School and Marion S more PR
Vanderbilt University Medical Center: New Urine Test Has Higher Diagnostic Accuracy for Prostate Cancer (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 19 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release:
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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the U.S.
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A new urine test that measures 18 genes associated with prostate cancer provides higher accuracy for detecting clinically significant cancers than PSA and other existing biomarker tests, according to a study published April 18 in JAMA Oncology. The urine test, more PR
W.Va. Gov. Justice Announces $1.1 Million for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrades (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 19 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024:
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Department of Transportation Awarded $3.3 Million
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Gov. Jim Justice today announced the allocation of nearly $1.1 million in non-federal match funds to enhance water and wastewater infrastructure in five West Virginia counties.
Additionally, the West Virginia Department of Transportation was awarded nearly $3.3 million through the PROTECT grant to reconst more PR
W.Va. U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Honors Crime Victims and Advocates at Operation Reach Out 2024 Opening Ceremony (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
United States Attorney Will Thompson presented the 2024 Excellence in Victim Advocacy and Justice Awards today during the Opening Ceremony for the 23rd Annual Operation Reach Out at the Robert C. Byrd U.S. Courthouse.
Operation Reach Out recognizes crime victims and those who serve them, and is sponsored by the U.S. Attorney's Of more PR
WarnerMedia: Own's 'Love & Marriage - Huntsville' Returns for an All New Season Starting May 4 (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, April 19 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that its series "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" is set to return for an all-new season beginning Saturday, May 4 at 8/7c. The series follows the lives of a group of longtime friends and frenemies with strong personalities and strong opinions who live in Huntsville, Alabama: Melody Rodgers, her ex-husband Martell Holt, more PR
WarnerMedia: Real Time With Bill Maher April 19 Episode Lineup (10)
NEW YORK, April 19 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, APRIL 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT). Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature "New Rules." The series airs on HBO and is available to stream o more PR
Western Kentucky University: Department of Music to Induct Alumna, Professor Emerita to Wall of Fame (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 19 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news:
The Department of Music at WKU will induct alumna, Dr. Sheila Johnson ('77), and Professor Emerita, Dr. Mitzi Groom, to its Wall of Fame.
The Wall of Fame is the Department of Music's way of recognizing WKU alumni and former faculty members who have distinguished themselves in their music careers. The wall is located on the third floor of the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center.
Dr. Sheila L. Johnson received more PR
Westminster College: Summer Zickefoose Earns Henderson Lectureship Award (10)
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, April 19 -- Westminster College issued the following news release:
Summer Zickefoose, Westminster College associate professor of art, has earned the 2024-2025 Henderson Lectureship Award.
Zickefoose's lecture will focus on a contemporary art historical exploration of how acts of care inform and are expressed through visual art.
"Artwork examples from disparate genres within contemporary art practice present a wide scope to the theme," said Zickefoose. "Site-speci more PR
WildEarth Guardians: Celebration Event and Photographic Exhibition to Honor 100 Years of Our Beloved Gila Wilderness (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 19 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release:
Obscura Gallery, Michael Berman, WildEarth Guardians, and the New Mexico Museum of Art present a celebration event and a photographic exhibition on May 17 that will honor all that's exceptional about our beloved Gila Wilderness on its 100th birthday. On May 17 at 3pm at the New Mexico Museum of Art St. Francis Auditorium, the celebration event will bring together unique voices and perspectives on the Gila W more PR
Wiley Honored With 'Beacon of Justice' Award From The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (10)
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Wiley Rein, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Wiley Rein LLP, a preeminent DC law firm, is pleased to announce that its Pro Bono Program has been recognized with a 2024 Beacon of Justice Award by the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA).
"We are grateful and honored to receive a 2024 Beacon of Justice Award," said Pro Bono Partner Theodore A. Howard. "Wiley prides itself on a strong tradition of service to the local and global community, especi more PR
Wyden, Merkley Urge Feds to Support Oregon's School-Based Health Services Financed by Medicaid (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley this week urged federal health officials to award a planning grant up to $2.5 million to Oregon that would strengthen school-based health services financed by Medicaid in the state.
The senators' letter to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services comes in support of the Oregon Health Authority's (OHA) grant application.
"This planning grant would help OHA and more PR
Wyden, Merkley Urge Feds to Support Oregon's School-Based Health Services Financed by Medicaid (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley this week urged federal health officials to award a planning grant up to $2.5 million to Oregon that would strengthen school-based health services financed by Medicaid in the state.
The senators' letter to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services comes in support of the Oregon Health Authority's (OHA) grant application.
"This planning grant would help OHA and th more PR
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